63 Officers Deployed For Amarnath Yatra Management

JAMMU, June 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has deputed 63 officers from various departments to strengthen management and coordination arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra.

According to Government Order No. 1080-JK(GAD) of 2026 issued by the General Administration Department, the officers have been assigned duties as Camp Directors and Additional Camp Directors at various base and transit camps along the pilgrimage route.

The officers have been directed to report to the office of the Chief Executive Officer, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, on dates to be notified by the Board. Their specific camp postings will also be determined by the Shrine Board.

During the deputation period, the officers will continue to draw salaries from their parent departments and will return to their original postings after the conclusion of the annual pilgrimage.

The deputed officials include officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service and various departments. Among them are ADC Samba Jagdish Singh, CEO Tourism Development Authority Patnitop Virender Kumar Manyal, Additional Secretary Jal Shakti Department Chander Parkash, Additional Secretary DMRRR Atul Kumar, Additional Secretary Tourism Department Vikas Dhar Bagati, Joint Director School Education Jammu Gurdev Kumar, Deputy Secretary Higher Education Department Vikas Sharma and Revenue Attorney Vishal Singh Parihar, besides several Block Development Officers, Child Development Project Officers and State Taxes Officers.

The Government has directed all controlling officers to relieve the deputed officials in time to ensure smooth conduct of the Yatra. The deployment forms part of the administration’s preparations to facilitate effective management, coordination and public services during the annual pilgrimage.

Check order copy here: Order Copy